jenn_rn_nj

jenn_rn_nj

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  1. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That's exactly why I like them so much. They have a nice salty flavor and they are crunchy but very low sodium compared to most snack

  2. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    jenn_rn_nj replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    congrats, tweety! though i'm new to the forums and very new to the premium forums, i can already see that you are a very positive person. you are very perceptive and always seem to have a kind word...

  3. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    here is the nutritional info on one of my favorite salty snacks: i really like a lot of the cape cod products. :) edit: tried to copy the baked lay's info and it's not working - here's a direct link...

  4. Personality Test for Specialty

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My top 4 were: 48: plastic surgery 47: neurology 47: neurosurgery 47: allergy & immunology I can't imagine plastics, lol - my interests are nicu, peds onc or neuro icu. Of course, I start...

  5. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    yay sarah!! congratulations! how exciting and what a relief!

  6. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i ate a bag of those cape cod salt and vinegar chips for breakfast (finished it off for lunch). sure they aren't huge bags of chips - i want to say 8 oz, - i'm going to eat ramen noodles before work....

  7. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sarah - I hope you get your letter soon! Stress is no fun. Tweety - I hate when that happens. I usually enjoy it in the moment but then feel guilty afterward. But at the same time, I think that a...

  8. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I got kinda bummed out yesterday. I am done with this semester next week (yay) and looking forward to being able to be active more than 4 times a week. I enjoy running, biking and swimming (used to...

  9. The 1st Time You Cried on the Job

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Child Life previously. The first time that I cried in that capacity was when an 8 year old was brought up to the unit from the ER. His brother had been playing with a gun and shot him -...

  10. Oddest things found in a patient!

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Peds ER and we've had our fair share of items up the nose and in the ear. We actually teach the parents this "kiss and blow" technique for items that are soft and round/smooth. (If it's...

  11. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    jenn_rn_nj replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't pack anything too thrilling - especially on those days where I'm packing lunch and dinner. My staple is yogurt mixed with the Kashi Nutty Nuggets and a banana or fresh berries. I find it to...

  12. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    jenn_rn_nj replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello :) I just discovered this thread and all I can say is "WOW"!!! I'm only on page 9 or so...I imagine it will take a week or more for me to read through most of the posts. I really try to...

  13. OB pataients in the ER

    jenn_rn_nj replied to brianaerrn's topic in Emergency

    the facility at which i work uses a 16 week guideline. if if >16 weeks, then the patient is taken directly upstairs to OB regardless of the reason for the visit. our ED does not have fetal...

  14. Favorite Wrist Watch?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to tanner523's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat: my preference is the timex ironman series (i also use it for working out). it's easy to keep clean,

  15. ER vs. doctor's office

    jenn_rn_nj replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Emergency

    I work in a Peds ED and sadly, during football season we are empty as can be when the Philadelphia Eagles are playing (apparently kids don't get sick - must be Eagles magic). Halftime we may get a...

  16. 15 Years after H.S. Graduation

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratuations and thank you so much for sharing your journey with everyone. i don't know if you realize just how encouraging and positive you are to everyone in these forums. :) i think you have a...

  17. Good vibes and prayers for Fun2Care!

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Race Mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulations!!!!

  18. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    chapped lips, approximately 3am - via ambulance edit: reading the thread as i reply, someone else had this one, too! edit2: forgot the most famous one that we still talk about "passing these aliens"...

  19. Can someone explain passive vs. active transport for urine formation for me?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Janinern84's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    made a very high A on my test today (1 wrong). thanks again

  20. Good vibes and prayers for Fun2Care!

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Race Mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Goodluck!!

  21. For the accepted students!

    jenn_rn_nj replied to chiynadol's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, I don't think there are specific things to do. I read about folks on this forum with 3.77 or higher or a 4.0 GPA getting wait listed or denied. Then I'll read other threads indicating...

  22. stroke recovery

    jenn_rn_nj replied to BennyMambo's topic in General Nursing

    My father had a hemmorhagic stroke on Feb 28th and what we've been advised by the doctors is that the first 3 months after the bleed are when we will see the most improvements (whatever will be taking...

  23. What has been your fav prereq??

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Sunshine0425's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro has been my favorite - I love the lab especially. It has made me a lot more conscious of little "invisible" invaders. /washes hands

  24. Can someone explain passive vs. active transport for urine formation for me?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Janinern84's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    wow!! thank you so much. :) i thought i was on the right track to "understanding" it but i wasn't sure. that info was 100 million times better than what is in my current book and much better than...

  25. Can someone explain passive vs. active transport for urine formation for me?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Janinern84's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    in an effort to not recreate the wheel i thought i would resurrect this post since i'm studying for my test on the urinary system. any input would be appreciated. i think i am getting the whole...